Tower 1009682 — Newcastle, WY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009682 — tower (type not specified) near Newcastle, Wyoming. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009682 is a 60 m (198 ft) tower near Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 4, 1983. It is registered to KLINKER, RICHARD D DBA = ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1009682 |
| Unique system identifier | 114147 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 4, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Feb 4, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | None |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
KLINKER, RICHARD D DBA = ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS
Newcastle, WY
Location
- Address
- 1/4 MI W OF US HWY 85 & 5 MI N
- City
- Newcastle
- State
- Wyoming
- ZIP
- 82701
- County
- Weston County
- County FIPS
- 56045
- Coordinates
- 43.89944, -104.19000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1009682 compared with others?
At 60 m, structure 1009682 is roughly in line with the 62 m average across the 16 structures registered in Weston County. It is about 13% above the Wyoming average of 54 m across 838 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 60 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,555 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,616 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1009682, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newcastle in Weston County, Wyoming, at coordinates 43.89944, -104.19000, with the site address filed as "1/4 MI W OF US HWY 85 & 5 MI N". Weston County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 19th-largest count among the 23 Wyoming counties with registrations, and 13 of them are marked constructed. Wyoming as a whole has 838 registrations, the 44th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Edgemont, SD · 1314813, a guyed tower at 106 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1009682 on Feb 4, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 580 in Wyoming.
Who owns antenna structure 1009682?
The FCC record lists KLINKER, RICHARD D DBA = ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS of Newcastle, WY as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1009682?
Its registered overall height above ground is 60 m (198 ft), and 1,616 m (5,301 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1009682?
The registered owner is KLINKER, RICHARD D DBA = ALPHA COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1009682?
It is located near Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming at 1/4 MI W OF US HWY 85 & 5 MI N (43.89944, -104.19000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 4, 1983.
What type of structure is 1009682?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Weston County, WY?
Weston County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 19th-largest count among 23 counties in Wyoming.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1009682, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1009682, Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wyoming/newcastle-1009682 (data as of October 13, 2026).